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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 260,993
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Terry,
Your thoughs on Snyder's oil filter kit #A-6705. Could this be modified to get the appropriate oil flow?
Thanks
Ed
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-28-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: trunk rack

Alan, we used the heavy duty extension brackets from Snyder's. Trunk is full and sits fine.
The side brackets were loose so I added nylon washers to each bolt. No more rattle.
Ed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-28-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 890
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: 1929 Murray town Sedan

Rick, when we restored our basket case '29 Murray TS, no stamp on the firewall, no stamp on the frame rails. As Mike stated you may be out of luck.
Ed
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Original body decal

Marcel,
Most likely in those days it would have been a water transfer decal. A multi layer process to make them, most likely screen printed, 1st screen a layer of glue, next layer(s) would be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,864
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Electric Wiper Wire Connector Question

Mabel1930,
I am confused, are you looking for the post that sticks out of the electric wiper motor, then the connector in your post plugs onto it.
If that is the case I think you will have find...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-28-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,539
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Gas gauge repair question

Jim, while you have the tank drained you might think about putting a pencil filter on the shut off valve.
Ed
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-29-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,033
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Kick Panels

Aaron,
I purchased my top bows from Ford Wood, my header and 3 door kits came from Classic. The only issue I had was one door kit had two of the same side. I called and they shipped the correct...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2020, 12:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,033
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Kick Panels

Aaron, for wood try:
Classic Wood Products, LLC, 1006 North Raleigh Street, Greensboro, NC 27405, United States or Ford Wood, Phone: 435-749-0037
Fax: 435-687-9239
P.O. Box 1401
Huntington,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-13-2020, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: OSHKOSH Meet Schedule Changes

Magazine came in the mail today, so registration forms should be getting to the rest of the members soon.
Great article on Mark Williamson's 2 door. Mark did the body and paint on our Town Sedan.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-09-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,112
Posted By Ed Wendell
Unhappy San diego big 3 swap meet--last one

:( THE QUALCOMM STADIUM FOLKS HAVE TOLD THE BIG 3 THAT THIS WILL BE THE LAST ONE AT THE STADIUM. DATES THIS YEAR ARE FRIDAY & SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21st & 22nd.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-10-2019, 12:25 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,822
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Veterans Day

U S Army '66-'69, 52nd Signal in the Delta '67-'68 then Fort Bragg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-17-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,202
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Who sells Original Key's

Joop, try A & L.

A&L Parts Specialties
Allen Lepore PO Box 301
Canton CT 06019 860-693-0112
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,718
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Towing my Model A

History,
The basket straps are three point. On the trailer we bolted down "D" ring plates, 2 on the back side and 1 in front of the front tires, then 2 in front and 1 in the rear of the rear tires, ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,718
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Towing my Model A

I use "tire baskets" I purchased from U S Cargo Control in Iowa. Worked great on our trip on a lot of two lane highways in California & Nevada, on the way to last years MAFCA meet in Sparks. 570...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,891
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: 1931 Murray fordor rear door ?

Linkpin,
Looking at your pictures from the last post it looks like you have a Briggs body car. Your door windows seem to have a straight top on the window opening. A Murray body has a slight curve...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2019, 12:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,107
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Door Skin

Arizona Model A is closed on Mondays.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,107
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Door Skin

I bought a used door skin from Sammy at Arizona Model A.
Ed
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,558
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: A little wood rot around screw holes

If you decide to drill and plug with a dowl, check out Rockler Woodworkers Hardware for SCREW EXTRACTORS. Also handy to have around if you break a screw.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,656
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical

Tom,
You say no voltage at starter end of cable. I would check the cable for corrosion in the lug connections, that can be a problem with the heavy current draw from the starter.
If the starter is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-30-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,370
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Windshield gasket replacement

Printer,
I was able to pull a tiny wire brush through mine to clean it out. I used RuGlyde (NAPA) rubber lube when pulling in the new gasket. IMPORTANT--let the gasket relax for several hours...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-30-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,726
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: How much balancing beads

I put the recommended 4oz. from Dynabead (one packet per tire) and we run the California freways at 60-65mph with no shimmy or bounch. Double checked that the wheels were true and have new Good Year...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2019, 12:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,508
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Towing your A

Tim,
Ours is a touring car so I have no problem with an open trailer. We use our sons BobCat trailer, a little over kill for the A but it is free.
I put D ring plates on the deck and I use "tire...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-04-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,581
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: ring & pinion change mechanic Calif area

Carl,
At one time the owner of the NAPA store in Bishop was into Model A's. If he is still there maybe he can steer you to someone in the Eastern Sierra area.
Ed
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2019, 12:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,422
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Headlight wiring

Marty, Check out Bratton's catalog, they have a diagram of the plug setup for the bottom of the headlight bucket.
If you do not have a Bratton's catalog, call and order one, they are handy to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By Ed Wendell
Re: Bolt against flywheel?

Spoiler,
As Ray64 stated, try a magnet. If you have a Home Depot near you, they have a good selection of small magnets you can place on the ring gear. Then use the crank to rotate the flywheel and...
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